Vitality

WELCOMING THE START OF A NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

As summer comes to an end and a new academic year begins, we are delighted to welcome all faculty and staff as we embark on another exciting year together. Whether you were able to take time away or remained busy throughout the summer, we hope you found opportunities to recharge and enjoy the season.

In the spirit of being sustainable, economically efficient, and allowing instant access to the latest Vitality Employee Newsletter, we provide all issues in electronic format. Check out the most recent issue here or view the highlights below.

Employee Announcements

Annual employee appraisal process were due to be completed by August 14. Please be sure to complete your portion of the review.

Performance Review Resources can be found here.

Required learning for faculty and staff is assigned via Workday. Check your status by selecting Learning on the Workday homepage.

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Flu Vaccine Clinics will be available to students and employees on:

Thursday, September 24 | 9-11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 13 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10 | 4-6 p.m.

Clinics will be held in the HUB Social Hall West. Watch for an upcoming announcement to book your appointment.

Updated member ID cards were issued to all medical and prescription plan participants, effective July 1.

Learn more here.

Community Engagement

United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County's Day of Caring will take place on Friday, October 9.

The Central PA Blood Bank Blood Drive will take place on Friday, September 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Allison Hall Community Room. Sponsored by ROTC.

Regist er here or walk-ins are accepted.

YWCA of Carlisle & Cumberland County’s Walk the Mile event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29.

Learn more and register here.

Professional Development

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Management Development Program | Second Thursdays: September 10 through April 8 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. | HUB Lower-level Conference Room

The Management Development Program (MDP) is an in-depth, year-long supervisory certification program. Employees in the MDP program will gain a deeper understanding of management knowledge and skills to succeed in their current role and prepare for the future. Facilitators for the program will include faculty and administrators, as well as local professionals with expertise in certain disciplines and knowledge of the higher education environment. Please email hrservices@dickinson.edu to obtain an application to participate in this program.